Blitzy Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Per @mortreport to ESPN: WR Josh Gordon will explore the possibility of playing in the Canadian Football League the remainder of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 He's under contract and suspended.... leads me to believe he would not fall in the same category as LaVon Brazill mfranc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Won't happen. CFL honors NFL suspensions for players under contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Blue Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Not a chance they allow this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfranc Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 The Gordon situation is not the same as Brazill. Gordon is under contract and there is no way that the Brown's would risk a 23 year old super star receiver to injury by allowing him to play in the CFL. Also, the CFL doesn't allow players who are suspended and under contract in the NFL to play here. Although Brazill is suspended he is a UFA so he can play in the CFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 They should, but they won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 So if he is released by the Browns will he be eligible to play in the CFL? Is he a NFL freeagent after this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoochylde Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 So if he is released by the Browns will he be eligible to play in the CFL? Is he a NFL freeagent after this season? He's signed very cheaply through 2016 (he's doesn't acrue a year toward free agency due to his suspension). He's not a FA in the NFL until 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 He'll probably sign in BC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 So if he is released by the Browns will he be eligible to play in the CFL? Is he a NFL freeagent after this season? He's signed very cheaply through 2016 (he's doesn't acrue a year toward free agency due to his suspension). He's not a FA in the NFL until 2017. Ok, in that case little to no chance the Browns will release him. Nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Calgary apparently owns his CFL rights. If they are able to get him, it's an absolute joke. I think the rule should be that they're allowed to play, but you can't just change the rules midstream now. I don't think they will get him but if they do, the CFL is going to have 8 furious teams. sweep the leg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoochylde Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Calgary apparently owns his CFL rights. If they are able to get him, it's an absolute joke. I think the rule should be that they're allowed to play, but you can't just change the rules midstream now. I don't think they will get him but if they do, the CFL is going to have 8 furious teams. The Browns would have to give permission for Gordon to play in the CFL; they've already said no way no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think it makes sense to uphold nfl suspensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Calgary apparently owns his CFL rights. If they are able to get him, it's an absolute joke. I think the rule should be that they're allowed to play, but you can't just change the rules midstream now. I don't think they will get him but if they do, the CFL is going to have 8 furious teams. The only way this happens - Braley buys the Stamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's insanity that you can lose a full season for smoking pot. The NFL is too high & mighty in it's quest for purity. If he'd beaten his wife unconscious to release his stress, he'd be back by week 3. mfranc, Mark F and Blueandgold 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's insanity that you can lose a full season for smoking pot. The NFL is too high & mighty in it's quest for purity. If he'd beaten his wife unconscious to release his stress, he'd be back by week 3. Sad but true. It would of been awesome to have a talent like Gordon play in our league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 To be fair, this would have to be like the 4th time he tested positive for pot I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfranc Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 To be fair, this would have to be like the 4th time he tested positive for pot I think. I'll never understand why the NFL tests for marijuana. Talk about having their priorities all messed up when a pot smoker gets suspended longer then a drunk driver or a wife beater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 To be fair, this would have to be like the 4th time he tested positive for pot I think. Yes the MJ rules in the NFL are pretty ridiculous but if I guy is too dumb to not break the rules 3 or 4 times, a hefty suspension is probably appropriate.... it's kinda like driving 80 on kenaston at bishop at 9pm with no workers present.... no one likes the rule, but you'll still get a $400 ticket if you get caught... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 To be fair, this would have to be like the 4th time he tested positive for pot I think. I'll never understand why the NFL tests for marijuana. Talk about having their priorities all messed up when a pot smoker gets suspended longer then a drunk driver or a wife beater. Again, I'm pretty sure the punishment for a DUI or beating your wife as a first offense is more serious than the first marijuana offense. In fact, I think that after your first positive drug test you don't get punished at all publicly. You're just then "in the system". All the comparisons of players suspended for drugs for a year with players with DUIs and assault charges are kind of dishonest. Even though that's all I get when I google "NFL marijuana testing policy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Get trudeau to phone down and straighten them out. Floyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Rules are rules, stupid or not. They know it so not a lot of sympathy from me if they break them. Players want to mess with Roger Goodell they'll get suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's insanity that you can lose a full season for smoking pot. The NFL is too high & mighty in it's quest for purity. If he'd beaten his wife unconscious to release his stress, he'd be back by week 3. Especially when you consider the amount of guys who pop dozens of pills daily with phony prescriptions from sycophant physicians...something that is way more harmful and ultimately performance enhancing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Perfect Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Players want to mess with Roger Goodell they'll get suspended. That's one tough customer you don't want to screw around with. He'll show you what's up pretty quick, especially when it comes to banned substances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Players want to mess with Roger Goodell they'll get suspended. That's one tough customer you don't want to screw around with. He'll show you what's up pretty quick, especially when it comes to banned substances. He punishment of Jim Irsay was swift and severe... Mark F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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